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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1950
Page
5
Weather observer E C Winger reported temperatures for Saturday Sunday and Monday with daily lows and highs including 60s to 70s ranges. Saturday 60 77 Sunday 61 76 Monday 53 78.
The 4 H Achievement Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the 4 H Recreation Center Southside A dinner will be served by the Farm Women's Association I B Boggs boys state club agent from Morgantown will speak Mason County Board of Education will provide buses for transportation to and from the recreation area Buses leave New Haven Leon and Ashton at 545 p m and arrive at the camp about 6 35 p m arriving at the camp at 7 p m There will be buses on the Tipley road to bring 4 H members to the points mentioned.
Orient al Lodge 49 Knights of Pythias held a Monday meeting at the lodge hall. John Sturgeon and Carl Wears received knight rank while George R Wolfinbarger was granted reinstatement. Out of town visitors included Jack Cowie Cash Bahn Ed Spencer John Broman Carl Ebersbach and J H Norton from Gallipolis and others from Middleport and local lodges.
Cpl. Robert Kayser of 2321 Jackson Ave. will leave Tuesday evening to report for active duty with the Army at Fort George C. Meade, Md. Kayser has eight years in the Army Reserves and three and a half years of prior active duty in World War II.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Bray announce a baby girl in Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Grandparents Howdyshell and West, Noah Bray of Corning Route 1. Johnnie Toth had tonsillectomy at Mount St Mary Nelsonville. Numerous visitors to Tharp and nearby homes. Wedding of Miss Helen Kader and Thomas Mee Clements at Lake Avenue Congregational Church. Several local visits and birthday celebrations noted.
Miss Ellen Bernice Treadway plans to wed Jerold Rice on November 4 with Lucy Rice as maid of honor and Ann Treadway and Jean Hill as bridesmaids. The ceremony is set for 7 30 p m with Rev D M Dorsey and Rev C G Billups officiating, followed by a reception for family and friends.
Mrs. I. A. Blain hosted a Halloween gathering for her granddaughter Mary Francis on Saturday evening in Gallipolis Ferry. Guests included Lewis Harper Janice Tyler Louise Mathews Dickie Austin Joyce Joanne Hatfield Randall Charles Wayne Mary Lou Garland William Gill Mary Frances Blain Eva Ann Gill Mrs. Howard Garland Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mrs. John Gill as refreshments followed a social hour and games.
A Halloween party was hosted at the home of Mrs. Harvard Gar land in Gallipolis Ferry for her son Randall. Guests joined Halloween games directed by the hostess and enjoyed seasonally themed refreshments. Attendees included Janice Tyler Lewis Harper Brookie Henry Barbara Northup Phyllis Henry Dickie Austin Louise Matthew Jackie Stevens Mary Frances Blain Phyllis Miller Geraldine Northup Joyce Hatfield John Hatfield Pat Henry and Kenny.
In Charleston, B R Stalle principal at Ar buckle school and O M Rice attendance director represented Mason County Schools on a panel for the Attendance Directors Association of West Virginia. The discussion focused on improving school attendance and explored individual and joint responsibilities.
Fifth grade pupils from Ordnance School will sing on radio station WJEH Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Principal Walden Roush announced the program. Mrs Yarl Randolph and Mrs Frieda Jordan will direct. Roush also said a new dishwasher will be installed and two new swing sets built at the school.
Donald E. Ogg seaman recruit in the US Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Ogg of New Plymouth Route 1, is undergoing recruit training at Great Lakes Illinois.
A 13-year-old named Dennis Collins was charged with murder for shooting his father, Frank B. Collins, 39, a poultry slaughterer, as he crawled behind a stove. Sheriff Willard Pease said the boy admitted impulsively firing after an argument about cigarettes.
Do not suffer with itching skin. Use Resinol Ointment for fast acting relief that lasts and helps nature heal. The modern formula combines active medical ingredients to soothe irritation and comfort skin longer. Remember the name Resinol.
In Grimms Landing 15 year old Thurman Dale Bowers was seriously wounded when a 12 gauge shotgun in his friend Paul Tucker s hands discharged during a hunting trip in their backyard. Bowers received a tourniquet and was taken to Holzer Hospital in good condition.
Larry Hensley of Apple Grove admitted for ton sillectomy. Granvel Wamsley of Gallipolis Ferry underwent surgery. Mrs. Carl Dilcher of Athens also listed for ton sillectomy on Monday. Births include Mrs. Ernest Pearson of Gallipolis Ferry with a daughter born Sunday and Mrs. James Belcher of Toledo with a daughter born Monday at home.
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